Republican healthcare proposals

Riding the momentum from November's elections, Democratic leaders in the states are wasting no time delivering on their biggest campaign promise — to expand access to health care and make it more affordable. The first full week of state legislative sessions and swearings-in for governors saw a flurry of proposals. In his initial actions, newly elected California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans to expand Medicaid to those in the country illegally up to age 26, implement a mandate that everyone buys insurance or face a fine, and consolidate the state's prescription drug purchases in the hope that it will dramatically lower costs. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee proposed a public health insurance option for people who are not covered by Medicaid or private employers and have trouble affording policies on the private market. President Donald Trump flew to Texas Thursday to tour the southern border and make the case for his proposed border wall. This comes as the federal government … [Read more...] about Democrats Roll Out Big Healthcare Proposals at State Level

By David MorganWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans could try again to repeal Obamacare if they win enough seats in U.S. elections next month, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said on Wednesday, calling a failed 2017 push to repeal the healthcare law a "disappointment."In a forecast of 2019 policy goals tempered by uncertainty about who would win the congressional elections, McConnell blamed social programs, such as Social Security and Medicare, for the fast-rising national debt.On Nov. 6, Americans will vote for candidates for the Senate and the House of Representatives. McConnell's Republicans now hold majority control of both chambers. Democrats will try to wrest control in races for all 435 House seats and one-third of the 100 Senate seats. Despite their dominance of Congress and the White House, Republicans failed last year to overturn former President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law, known as Obamacare. McConnell called it "the one disappointment of this Congress … [Read more...] about McConnell says Senate Republicans might revisit Obamacare repeal

/EIN News/ -- TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recent polls show that “healthcare is the No. 1 issue for voters,” writes Robert Pearl in Forbes. Their concerns are quite valid, states the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS): Costs are too high, most Americans can’t afford them, and they are not getting what they are paying for. However, the fact that 57% cited “universal/single-payer coverage” as the issue of top concern shows that most have been deceived about the cause of the problem, states AAPS. As Pearl points out, one reason for the rise in business’s health insurance premiums is cost-shifting, as insured patients pay more to compensate for Medicare underpayment. “So how can ‘Medicare for all’ solve this problem, which Medicare created?” AAPS asks. Another reason for exorbitant premiums is the guaranteed issue/community rating mandate in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and in several … [Read more...] about American ‘Healthcare Voters’ Are Deceived about the Real Problems, States the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS)

Connecticut Republican lawmakers have released their revised 2019 state budget proposal. The following is a release of details of the proposal, which was sent to News 8 by Republicans.Source: Connecticut Republican PartyThe revised Republican proposal takes into consideration the revised projected deficit, the impact of a delay in federal hospital reimbursements which will boost revenue in fiscal year 2019 by over $400 million, and the need to restore the Medicare Savings Program in full. This revised plan fully balances next year’s budget, reduces future deficits, restores funding for the core functions of government, and does not include any new tax increases. It also implements policies to achieve long-term savings to create stability and predictability in future years.Related: No vote on tolls in House, Republicans say they're not neededThis revised Republican budget makes the following changes to the enacted fiscal year 2019 budget which differ from the initial … [Read more...] about Web Extra: Republican lawmakers release revised FY 2019 state budget proposal

A wide-ranging coalition that includes a major Republican donor, cruise-line officials, agricultural interests and former pro basketball players is seeking to halt a proposed constitutional amendment that would require Florida businesses to verify the immigration status of new employees.The state Constitution Revision Commission is expected next week to consider putting the proposal on the November ballot.But members of the Immigration Partnership & Coalition Fund, or IMPAC Fund, called Thursday for blocking the proposal, which would require Florida businesses to use a system similar to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Employment Authorization Program, known as E-Verify, to determine immigration-related eligibility of employees.Fund Chairman Mike Fernandez, a major Republican donor and founder of MBF Healthcare Partners, called the proposal “highly flawed” and “anti-immigration legislation.”“We are hopeful that with the general … [Read more...] about Florida constitution commission considers immigration verification proposal